True Grit Cafe

You visit True Grit for the sense of Americana and a desire to experience the American west. You leave True Grit with an appreciation for the food and the people. We had a 25-30 minute wait, as a bus pulled in right before our arrival. But the wait was absolutely worth it. It's situated across from the park, and we were urged to take kids there to bide time. Our wait staff was friendly and went the extra mile. The kids Mac n cheese is not the stereotypical Kraft you get at so many other restaurants. It's the real deal, like your mama makes Mac with cheese layered on top. I would absolutely recommend the fries. They appeared fresh cut, came out sizzling hot, and packed with flavor. I got the meatloaf with the green chili over top and a side of the red chili as well. The green was my favorite, but both were very tasty. My wife ordered an elk burger. It was huge and had a slightly smoky flavor. Best restaurant we visited in the area. We did have quite a wait for the food once seated, but wait staff apologized for this multiple times, and it was apparent the bus had backed up the kitchen. Food was worth the wait. The setting and decor is pretty cool. Mountain views from their outside deck. Ridgway has a museum that gives free train rides on the weekends across the way. Saddle up and make a stop at True Grit--you won't regret it.

I loved everything about this restaurant! The decor inside really gives off that authentic Colorado feel, and everything on the menu sounded so good. I had such a hard time deciding on what to order but I ended up getting the chicken fried chicken dinner with white Gravy sauce. It was a huge portion! And the batter and seasoning tasted just like KFC, super delicious. I was dying full but I finished the entire thing lol. Also, I ordered a side of loaded mashers for the first time and now I'm obsessed! My boyfriend basically had the same thing but the beef version. In the end I personally couldn't tell a difference, both tasted yummy. He had a side of the green chili with his and it is super spicy, so not for the faint hearted! Tons of drink options on the menu as well. I had two beers which were ice cold and perfect after driving for hours. I really wanted dessert but I couldn't breathe in the end lol. Our server was really kind and I had a great time here!

After a long day this was a surprise to find ! Our all around dude Austin was awesome, bartender, server,buser, and genuine cool dude took care of us. We opted for a few brews And the 6 oz sirloin and wings Everything came out perfect and no complaints here ! Cool to find a place like this out here Cheers ! I usually take a bunch of photos but was pretty beat and hungry Enjoy a frosty beer picture

Service was super friendly and helpful guiding us through the menu. We had a big group, four adults and three toddlers and they served us with a smile. Sandwiches were tasty and chicken fried steak was thick and delicious.

Literally just finished eating, still sitting here actually and man we’re stuffed. We started off with their beer cheese bread bowl and we ate way too much of that but it was so good. We each had one of their mac and cheese dinners, we didn’t finish them, but they were very good also. I tried their Italian soda and that was very good as well. We’ll definitely be back, some good eatin’ right here. Our waitress, Jessica, did an excellent job. She was the only waitress/bartender at the time we were there and she was on it.

For any western fan this place is a great visit. If you are a Duke fan it's a must see. To eat where "Marshal Rooster Cogburn" stood is a treat that fulfills any diehard fan's bucket list.

We stayed in Ridgway during our 14k hikes. Apart from the town, True Grit is an experience not to be missed. Our server has been working at True Grit for 24 years, super friendly. The food was fabulous, especially the burger and the house sauce. I had the Original with fried chicken and sauteed onions. Man that was delicious. Loved the western touch with John Wayne on the walls. Don't miss this gem.

This was one of the better places near Ouray that had food. Actual flavor We ate on the deck, the festival played music near by, the mountains played their part, and the drinks were yummy. Our waitress was quick with the food and very nice.